Description
Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director
Organization Overview: Battle Ground HealthCare (BGHC) is a nonprofit free clinic committed to providing quality healthcare and dental care services to the underserved and uninsured in our community. We aim to bridge gaps in access to medical care, ensuring that all community members receive the services they need to live healthy lives.
Mission
Community-supported clinic providing compassionate free health care to underserved adults
Vision
All adults in Clark County have access to healthcare
Values
Faith, Patient Experience, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion, Relationships, Financial Stewardship, and Health Hope-and Healing
The Advanced Practice Provider commits to embrace these values to their utmost ability and will work to strengthen and embody the mission and vision.
Position Summary: The role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Associate Medical Director at BGHC is instrumental in delivering cost-effective, timely and high-quality health care services for the underserved patients who utilize BGHC services. This position is responsible for providing Acute Care and Chronic Care to BGHC patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions. This position oversees timely follow-up care for patients seen by the clinic’s volunteer providers, responsible for advanced level of clinical evaluation, clinical assessment, prescribing and monitoring medications and follow-up care for patients by working closely with Care Management nurses on referrals. S/he will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and maintain the highest standards of professional excellence in the implementation of policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Medical Leadership
Effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
Write Standing Orders, answer medical questions, and consult on Policies and Procedures
Supervise and manage staff, Patient Navigator, Nurse Case Manager, and Community Health Worker.
Manage volunteers for Immunizations, Hypertension Education, Diabetic Education, Dietician, and others as needed.
Serve as the laboratory contact to address abnormal labs that need urgent evaluation and referral to urgent or emergent care follow up.
Provide on-site training and support for volunteers engaging in patient care or coordination for assigned clinics.
2. Patient Care
Treat illnesses
Prescribe medications and treatments and ongoing medication management. Order lab and diagnostic tests in a cost-effective manner and interpret test results.
Utilizes Telehealth options for patient care as appropriate/needed.
Respond to telephone inquiries to provide medical care advice.
Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations according to established standards.
3. Administrative (In the absence of a Clinic Director)
Supervise and manage front desk tasks that impact total medical services, these include schedules for volunteer staff at front desk, front desk tasks list, Spanish line, evaluation of medical provider schedules, and coverage for volunteer nurses.
OHSA/WSHA annual and monthly facility reviews.
Safety meetings monthly.
Facility Equipment maintenance
Lab maintenance and supply ordering
4. Other
Comply with federal and state regulations.
Follow Board policies and directives.
Ensure BGHC’s Health’s policies and procedures are upheld.
Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or “hands-on training” and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
Work collaboratively with volunteers, nursing, and other staff.
Attend to the physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of all patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
Advanced Practice professional license and valid Washington State license.
Maintain continuing educational state and certification requirements.
Maintain current and valid CPR training and BLS certificate.
Maintains current DEA license.
Experience and Training:
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
Has experience in treating and caring for individuals with Chronic Conditions.
Able to use electronic medical record software – including input of new patients, screening new patients, demographic data, scheduling of appointments, scanning in documents, communication with staff.
Experience in community health or public health setting.
Comfortable creating and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Good judgment in establishing priorities and problem solving.
License/Certification:
Licensed to practice in the state as an Advanced Practice Provider; (ARNP/ PA-C)
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
Have national prescriptive drug privileges with a DEA number.
Current Driver’s License and insurance required.
Other Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, nursing staff, volunteers, board of directors, community members, and health systems.
Personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth and collaborating with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality.
Passion for serving the underserved.
Patient advocacy.
Work collaboratively with others.
Bilingual (Spanish) skills helpful.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about healthcare equity and committed to serving underserved populations.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire community engagement and support.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to lift objects not exceeding 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for eight (8) continuous hours and /or stand for two (2) continuous hours.
Ability to manage / balance work and personal time and manage typical job-related stress.
Compensation and Benefits
Reports to Executive Director and Medical Director
Exempt, part-time (about 20 hours per week)
$68 - $75 an hour, depending on experience.
Sick Leave as specified in Washington State Initiative 1433
Vacation will accrue at a rate of 3 weeks (60 hours) per year
Malpractice insurance coverage
Observed holidays include the following:
o New Year’s Day
o Memorial Day
o Independence Day (July 4th)
o Labor Day
o Thanksgiving Day
o The day after Thanksgiving
o Christmas Day
